"Don't give up on me, Baby!"

I have a client who's dog was completely and totally out of control. He'd pulled both her shoulders out and they needed to be replaced surgically. She needed to board him whenever visitors came to see her because of his jumping/scratching/barking. He chased the family cats and couldn't be left alone--not even for a moment, or he would destroy anything he could get his paws on.

Did she give up on him? No...she invested in him, his new training regimen, and their new and improved future together.

They took their first walk together (on a loose leash!) today since last summer (when the owner was hurt); and watching them enjoy each other and renew their bond was a priceless experience that I was blessed to help facilitate.

This owner went above and beyond what most would have. Instead of taking him to a shelter or dumping him (as so many people do these days), she did everything in her power to fix him. She'd   made a commitment to her dog---for life, and she takes that commitment seriously. She's following through in a manner in which is inspiring and which I deeply respect. 

Folks, THIS is what it means to be a responsible dog owner.  A dog is not disposable simply because its behavior is out of control.  Proper training and a lifetime commitment can turn that behavior around and enhance the human/dog bond in an amazing way!

Will be posting the incredible before/after video of this dog very soon---stay tuned!

Is your dog tuning you out? Effective canine communication

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·         Have you ever wondered, "Why does my dog do that when he knows he's not supposed to?"  "Why does my dog ignore me?"  "Why does my dog refuse to walk on a loose leash?"  "Why does my dog eat my stuff when I'm away?' 

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·         Do your answers to yourself sound something like this? "He knows better; he's just doing that for spite." "He's so happy to be out, that's why he pulls on the leash."  "He's ignoring me; that's the stubborn streak in him."  "He gets mad when I leave him, that's why he eats my stuff..."

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·         Ever stop to think about the reasoning behind your answers and realize that all of those thoughts are brought about by the human mind and emotions; things that the dog doesn't operate with, and therefore, can't possibly abide by?

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·         Learning how a dog communicates, and responding to him in his own innate language is a gift that all dog owners should bestow upon their canine friends.  It's not as hard as some might think; we're constantly giving off signals to our dogs---often they are the wrong ones, which lead to many complications.  Learning how to properly and effectively communicate with our canine friends is easy, fun, and a great way to get lasting training results.

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·         Canine Ability Dog Training addresses these common issues and provides dog owners with an clear, concise way to effectively communicate with their canine family members. Want to learn more?  Contact us today to learn how we can bring out the ABILITY in your dog! 

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